Pansy Doily

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Pansy Doily 

size         11 1/2 inches across

 Puritan Crochet Book #114

Materials Required: 

American thread company Puritan Crochet cotton or star spangled crochet 1 ball white or 2 balls silver spangle and 1 ball each shaded purples and shaded yellows.

 Steel crochet hook No. 7 

 Center: with white or silver spangle ch 6, join to form a ring. Ch 5, dc in ring, * ch2, dc in righ, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch. 

 2nd rd sl st into loop, ch 3, 3dc in same space, *4 dc in next loop, repeat from * all around, join. 

 3rd rd *ch 5, skip 1 dc, slst in next dc, repeat form * all around ending with ch2, dc in same space as beginning ( this brings thread in position for next round). 

 4th rd *ch 5, slst in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch5, sl st in dc. 

 5th rd sl st into loop, ch 3, 3dc in same spae, *ch1, 4dc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join. 

 6th rd ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 3dc, * ch4, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join. 

 7th rd sl st into loop, sc in same space, ch 3 sc in same loop, * ch 5, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending with ch 1, trc in 1st sc. 

 8th rd ch 3, dc over trc just made, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, *ch 4, 2dc, ch 2 2dc (shell made) in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join in 3rd st of ch . 

 9th rd st st to center of shell, ch 3 (counts as part of 1st shell), 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, * ch 5, shell in center of next shell, repeat from * all around, ch 5, join. 

 10th rd sl st to center of shell, ch 3, shell in same space, * ch3, dc in center st of next loop, ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, dc in center st of next loop, ch 3, join. 

 11th rd sl st to center of shell, ch 3, shell in same space, * ch 2, skip 2 dc of same shell, 3dc in next dc, ch 2, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around, ending to correspond, ch 2, join. 

 12th rd sl st to center of shell, ch 2, shell in same place, * ch 2, skip 2 dc of same shell, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2 shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join. 

 13th rd st sl to center of shell, ch 3, shell in same place, * ch2, skip 2 dc of same shell, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join. 

 14th sl st into center of shell, ch 3, shell in same space, * ch 2, skip 2 dc of same shell, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 3 dc in next loop, 1 dc in each of the next 2dc, ch2, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join, cut thread. 

 Pansy: with shaded yellows, ch 7 to form a ring, ch 3, 2dc in ring, * ch 7, 3 dc in ring, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread. 

 2nd rd attach shaded purples in center of dc of any 3 dc group, sc in same space, * 16 dc in next loop, sc in center of dc of next 3 dc group, repeat from * twice, ch 4, 12 d tr c *(3x over needle) with ch 1 between each d trc in next loop, ch 1, 2 trc with ch 1 between in same loop, ch 1, 2 dc with ch 1 between in same loop, sc in center dc of next 3 dc group, 2dc with ch 1 between in next loop, ch 1, 2 trc with ch 1 between in same loop, ch 1, 12 d tr c with ch 1, between each d tr c in same loop, ch 4, join in 1 st sc, cut thread. 

Work 7 more pansies in same manner, work 8 pansies in same manner working  1st row in shaded purples and 2nd row in shaded yellows.

 Edge: attach sliver spangle in ch 4 loop of 1st large petal of yellow pansy, * ch 3, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * 1 4x, sc in next sc between petals, sc in next ch 1 space of next large petal of same pansy, * ch 3, sc in next ch 1 sp, repeat from * 13x, ch 3, sc in ch 4 loop of same large petal, sc in 1 st ch 4, loop of purple pansy, work ch 3 loops across the 2 large petals same as on previous pansy.

Continue working edge and joining pansies in same manner alternating colors until all pansies are joined, cut thread, leaving an end. 

 To join pansies to center: attach sliver spangle in middle dc of any dc group of enter, sc in same space, join to center st of 2nd small petal of the 1st pansy (to join, drop loop form hook, insert in st, pick up loop and pull through), * sc in same space on center., ch 4, join in 4th dc of next small petal of same pansy, ch 3, 2 dc in middle of next shell on center, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc for picot, 2 dc in same space on center, ch 3, join to 13th dc of 1st small petal of next pansy, ch 4, sc in middle dc of next dc group on center, join to center st of next small petal of same pansy, repeat from * all around, ending to correspond, join, cut thread, sew last pansy to 1 st pansy at edge.

Lace knitting project 2018 Lace Stitch 20

 

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       Lace Stitch 20 

 

Row 1:K 1, pm, Purl across to last 2 stitches, pm, K 2.

Row 2: K 2, sm, (right side) K1, *yo, K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3, YO, K1; repeat from * to last stitch, sm, K 1.

Row 3-8: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three more times for a total of six rows

Row 9: K 1, pm, Purl across to  last 2 stitches, pm, K 2.

Row 10: K 2, sm, K 2tog, *K3, YO, K1, YO, K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso; repeat from * to last 10 stitches, then K3, YO, K1, YO, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, end, sm, k 1.

Row 11-16; Repeat Rows 9 and 10 three more times for a total of six rows

Repeat rows 1 to 9 once more.   

Knit 6 rows. Do not remove markers

 

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August 2019 Pattern of the Month Crochet BREAD TRAY DOILY

 

August 2019 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

BREAD TRAY DOILY No 7772

Pineapple Designs Book No. 230 (1946) Clark's ONT J & P Coats

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK'S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MER-

CERIZEI) CROCHET, Size 30: 2 balls ... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10. Doily

measures 6 x 13 inches

Starting at center, ch 30 (to measure 2 1/2 inches).

1st row: In 6th ch from hook make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell made), * skip 3 ch, in next ch make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (another shell made). Repeat from * 5 more times. Ch 5, turn.

2nd row: (Shell in sp of next shell) 7 times. Ch 5, turn.

3rd row: (Shell over shell) twice; (ch 1, shell over shell) 4 times; shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.

4th to 7th rows incl: Same as 3rd row, making 2 (instead of ch-1) on

4th row, ch 3 on 5th row, ch 4 on 6th row, ch 5 on 7th row

8th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 6, in sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; (ch 6, shell over shell) twice; shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.

9th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 3, 15 tr in ch-7 sp, ch 3, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell)  Ch 5, turn.

l0th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 14 times; tr in next tr, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

l1th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 Sp) 13 times; ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 12th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell ever shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 12 times; ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 13th to 23rd rows incl: Work in this manner, having 1 loop less on each row until 1 loop remains.

24th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 4, sc in ch-3 loop, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 25th row: (Shell over shell) twice; (ch 6, shell in next 2 shells) twice. Ch 5, turn

 26th row: (Shell over shell) twice, ch 6, 2 dc in sp of next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in sp of next shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 27th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 6,  (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 28th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 2, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 29th row.- (Shell over shell) 4 times. Ch 5, turn.

 30th row: Shell over shell, 2 dc in Sp of next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in Sp of next shell,  shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.

 31st row. Shell over shell, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 Sp, ch 1, 2 dc in Sp of next shelf, ch 1, Sl St in Sp of last shell, ch 1, 2 dc in same place as last 2 dc were made. Ch 5, turn and sl st in joining of shells. Break off. With right side of 1st row facing, attach thread to base of 1st shell, ch 5, shell in same place, (shell in base of next shelf) 6 times. Ch 5, turn. Complete to correspond with other half of doily.

EDGING . . . 

1st rnd: Attach thread to 1st turning ch-5 loop on 1st row, sc in same place, ch 1, shell in next loop, (ch 3, shell in next loop) 30 times; ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 1, shell in next loop, (ch 3, shell in next loop) 30 times; ch 1, sl st in lst sc.

 2nd rnd: sc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, in Sp of next shell mak dc, ch 5, sc in  5th ch from hook, and dc; ch 3, sc in next ch-3 Sp. Repeat from  * around to next sc, ch 3, sc in sc, ch 3, and complete to correspond. Join. Break off.

 

 

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3 Color Ferret Toy @2009 by Michelle Thomas 

Note; In this project you will be crocheting in the loops of both sides of the foundation chain I have referred to all loops as chains, but remember there will be 8 loops that have stitches in the first round.  Do not join rounds, this is an amigurumi project.  Amigurumi is very forgiving, so if you project has more or less stitches when finished it will not matter, and my ferrets have never once complained if I have to increase or decrease to make one side fit to the next side.

Make 3 sides in 3 different colors.  Ferrets like contrast, (I put white, a dark color and a medium color for contrast) but these can be made from your scrap yarn for any pet.  Use a size G or H hook (larger hook for a larger toy), or experiment with 2 strands or by adding more of the oval shapes to make any shape or size toy.

Rnd 1: Chain 5, 2 sc in 2^nd chain from hook, 1 sc in next 2 chains, 5 sc in last chain (I usually put 3 in one side and 2 in the other side of the end chain this will put you on the opposite side of the foundation chain) 1 sc in each of next 2 chains 3 sc in last chain,  (do not join) total 14 sc.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, total of 20 sc.

Rnd 3:  1 sc in next st *2 sc in next 1 sc in next* repeat from * to * one time.  1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 *sc in next, 1 sc in next repeat from * to * twice.   1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in next sl st in next stitch and cut yarn leave about 16 to 20 inches or leave loop in work for joining later total of 26 sts.

Joining notes:  Make 3 different colors and join with sl st to one long side of the next piece. By using the long tail or by leaving the yarn attached you can join with less yarn ends to tie off later and determine which of your color choices you want to use to join. 

Joining:  Insert hook into loop of first oval, hold 2 oval pieces wrong sides together, chain 1 insert hook into the back loop of each of the 2 different color oval, sl st, repeat for half of the stitches.  This joins 2 sides in half of the stitches.   With hook still in work, you can now attach the 3^rd piece to the 2^nd piece in the same method.   Add a small amount of stuffing and close the remaining side in the same manner.

Add a small amount of stuffing when piece is almost closed. 

I usually don't work in the ends but once I have attached 2 oval together I let the ends hang out for tassels on each end of the toy.  I simply tie the lose yarn ends together add bells or other bits of ribbon, and crochet thread is great for attaching bells.  

Embellishments: My ferrets seem to like bells and bits of yarn as a tassel for the ends of these toys.  I have used crochet thread to tie the bells on to the ends of the toys.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted. It is for your personal use only.

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April 2020 Pattern of the Month Crochet

BREAD TRAY DOILY No 7772

Clark's O. N. T. J & P Coats Pineapple Designs Book No. 230 (1946)

 

 

  MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK'S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MER-

    CERIZEI) CROCHET, Size 30: 2 balls ... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

 

Doily  measures 6 x 13 inches

Starting at center, ch 30 (to measure 2 1/2 inches).

1st row: In 6th ch from hook make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell made), * skip 3 ch, in next ch make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (another shell made). Repeat from * 5 more times. Ch 5, turn.

2nd row: (Shell in sp of next shell) 7 times. Ch 5, turn.

3rd row: (Shell over shell) twice; (ch 1, shell over shell) 4 times; shell over shell.  Ch 5, turn.

4th to 7th rows incl: Same as 3rd row, making 2 (instead of ch-1) on

4th row, ch 3 on 5th row, ch 4 on 6th row, ch 5 on 7th row.

8th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 6, in sp

of next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; (ch 6, shell over shell) twice; shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.

9th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 3, 15 tr

in ch-7 sp, ch 3, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell)  Ch 5, turn.

l0th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 14 times; tr in next tr, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

l1th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 Sp) 13 times; ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 12th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell ever shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 12 times; ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

13th to 23rd rows incl: Work in this manner, having 1 loop less on each row until 1 loop remains.

24th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 4, sc in ch-3 loop, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn. 

25th row: (Shell over shell) twice; (ch 6, shell in next 2 shells) twice. Ch 5, turn

 26th row: (Shell over shell) twice, ch 6, 2 dc in sp of next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in sp of next shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn. 

27th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 6,(shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

28th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 2, (shell over shell) twice. Ch5, turn.

29th row. (Shell over shell) 4 times. Ch 5, turn.

30th row: Shell over shell, 2 dc in Sp of next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in Spof next shell,  shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.

31st row. Shell over shell, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 Sp, ch 1, 2 dc in Spof next shelf, ch 1, Sl St in Sp of last shell, ch 1, 2 dc in same place as last 2 dc were made. Ch 5, turn and sl st in joining of shells. Break off.

With right side of 1^st row facing, attach thread to base of 1st shell, ch 5, shell in same place, (shell in base of next shelf) 6 times. Ch 5, turn. Complete to correspond with other half of doily.

EDGING

1st rnd: Attach thread to 1st turning ch-5 loop on 1^st row, sc in same place, ch 1, shell in next loop, (ch 3, shell in next loop) 30 times; ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 1, shell in next loop, (ch 3, shell in next loop) 30 times; ch 1, sl st in lst sc.

2nd rnd: sc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, in Sp of next shell make dc, ch 5, sc in  5th ch from hook, and dc; ch 3, sc in next ch-3 Sp. Repeat from * around to next sc, ch 3, sc in sc, ch 3, and complete to correspond. Join. Break off.

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Crossed Shells

Based on a multiple of 7 chain plus 2.

This stitch is a simple crossed shell design.

Note: When working the double crochet of the crossed shell, remember

         to pull up a long loop.

Row 1:  1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * skip 3 ch, 3 dc in next ch, ch 1, 3 dc in last ch of ch-3 just skipped for a crossed shell, skip 2 ch, 1 Sc

             in next ch, repeat from * across, ch 3, turn.

Row 2:  2 dc in first Sc, * 1 sc in next ch-1 sp in center of shell groups, 3 dc in sp after

              next sc, ch 1, 3 dc in sp before same sc, repeat from  * across, end 1 sc in last

              ch-1 sp, 3 dc in last sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 3:  * 3 dc in sp after next sc, ch 1, 3 dc in sp before same sc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp,

              repeat from * across, end 1 sc in top of turning-ch, ch 3, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for pattern.

This would work up great using rug yarn and a large hook. Or a scarf, using a 2 ply or 3 ply yarn.

 

 

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June 2020 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Clark's O.N.T. J & P Coats  Book No. 230 Price 10 Cents

Doilies Table cloths  Bedspreads Runners

 

 

 Pattern number 7778

DOILY

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK'S a.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET. Size 30: 2 ball.  Sleel Crocbel Hook 10.

 

Note: tr tr is = a triple treble

 

Doily measures 12 inches in diameter

Ch 8. Join to form ring. 

1st rnd: (Sc in ring, ch 10) 8 times; sl st in 1st sc.

2nd rnd: Sl st in next 5 ch, sc in loop, ch 6, dc in same loop, (ch 4, in next loop make dc, ch 3 and dc) 7 times; ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-6.

3rd rnd: Sl st in next sp, ch 3, in same sp make dc, ch 2 and 2 dc; * ch 2, sc in next sp, ch 2, in next sp make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc. Repeat from * around. ending with ch 2. Join.

4th rnd: Sl st in next dc and in next sp, ch 3, in same sp make 2 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc; * ch 3. sc in next sc, ch 3, in next sp (between dc-groups) make 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 de. Repeat from * around. Join.

5th rnd: Sl st in next 2 dc and in sp, ch 4. in same sp make tr, ch 3 and 2 tr (shell made), * ch 11, in ch-3 sp between dc-groups make 2 tr. ch 3 and 2 tr (another shell made). Repeat £rom * around. Join.

6th rnd: Sl st in next tr and in sp, ch 4, in same sp make 2 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr (shell over shell), * ch 3. make 9 tr in center ch of ch-11,b ch 3, in sp of next shell make 3 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr (shell made over shell). Repeat from * around. Join.

7th rnd: * Shell over shell, ch 3, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 8 times; tr in next tr. ch 3. Repeat from'" around. Join.

8th rnd: * Shell over shell, ch 3, sc in next ch-l sp, (ch 3, sc in next sp) 7 times; ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join.

9th rnd: * Shell over shell. ch 5. skip next ch-3, sc in next ch-3 loop. (ch 5. sc in next loop) 6 times; ch 5. Repeat from *, around. Join.

10th rnd: Sl st in next 2 tr and in sp, ch 4, in same sp make 2 tr, ch 2, tr, ch 3. tr, ch 2 and 3 tr; * ch 5, skip next ch-5. sc in next ch-5 loop, (ch 5, sc in next loop) 5 times; ch 5, in sp of next shell make 3 tr, ch 2, tr, ch 3, tr. ch 2 and 3 tr. Repeat from * around. Join.

11th rnd: Sl st in next 2 tr and in sp, ch 4, in same sp make 2 tr, ch 2 and 2 tr, * ch 2, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp. ch 2, in next sp make 2 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr; ch 5, skip next ch-5. sc in next ch- 5 loop, (ch 5. sc in next loop) 4 times; ch 5, skip next ch-5, in next sp make 3 tr, ch 2 and 2 tr. Repeat from * around. Join.

12th rnd: Sl st in next 2 tr and in sp, ch 4, in same sp make 2 tr, ch 3 and 2 tr; * ch 2. in next sp make 2 tr, ch 2 and tr; ch 2, skip next tr, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 3 times; tr in next tr, ch 2, in next sp make tr, ch 2 and 2 tr; ch 2, in next sp make 2 tr. ch 3 and 3 tr; ch 5. skip next ch-5. sc in next ch-5 loop, (ch 5, sc in next lnop) 3 times; ch 5, skip next ch-5. in next sp make 3 tr, ch 3 and 2 tr. Repeat from * around, Join.

13th rnd: Sl st in next 2 tr and in sp, ch 4, in same sp make 2 tr. ch 3 and 3 tr (shell made over shell); * ch 3, skip next sp. in next sp make 3 tr, ch 2 and 2 tr; ch 5. skip next sp. sc in next ch-l sp, (ch 5. sc in next sp) twice; ch 5, skip next sp and tr. in next sp make 2 tr, ch 2 and 3 tr; ch 3, skip next sp, in next sp make 3 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr; ch 5, skip next ch-5, sc in next ch-5 loop. (ch 5. sc in next loop) twice; ch 5, skip next ch-5. in next sp make 3 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr. Repeat from * around. Join.

14th rnd:   Shell over shell. * ch 3: sc in next sp. ch 3, shell in next sp, ch 5. skip next ch-5, (sc in next loop, ch 5) twice, skip next ch-5, shell in next sp; ch 3. sc in next sp, ch 3. shell over shell, ch 5, skip next ch-5, (sc in next loop, ch 5) twice, skip next ch-5, shell over. shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

15th rnd: * Shell over shell, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, shell over shell, ch 5, skip next ch-S, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, shell over shell, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, shell over shell, ch 5, skip next ch-5, sc in next loop, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join.

16th rnd: * Shell over shell. ch 8, sc in next sc, ch 8, shell over shell. ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join.

17th rnd: Sl st in next 2 tr and in sp, ch 4, 2 tr in same sp, * ch 12, sc in next sc, ch 12, 3 tr in sp of next shell, ch 3, in next sp make 2 tr, 2 d tr, tr tr, ch 5, sc in last tr tr made, in same sp make tr tr, 2 d tr and 2 tr; ch 3, 3 tr in sp of next shell. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.